We take a step back to explore the bigger picture around the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and how the situation may develop in the coming weeks and months. Following Russia’s recognition of the breakaway republics of Luhansk and Donetsk on February 22nd, […]
This article explores the latest sanctions on Russia imposed by the US, EU, UK and others, alongside our best practice recommendations for firms on how to ensure they’re compliant.
The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 33 China-based businesses to its Unverified List (UVL) – highlighting potential export risks. The aim is to demonstrate that US exporters should conduct additional due diligence and assess […]
A bill containing extensive sanctions on persons and entities in Ethiopia has been advanced by Congress, in a bipartisan move to try and end atrocities in the region. The bill would impose sanctions on anyone who undermines peace, security or […]
As Russia amasses 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s border, the Biden administration looks likely to target banks as part of a torrent of economic sanctions in the event of an invasion. Increasing friction in the region comes eight years after Russia […]
Defense think tank RUSI is warning that a lack of guidance around proliferation finance (PF) and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) is increasing the risk of North Korea evading targeted sanctions. In a new report, it recommends organizations and […]
Airbnb Payments, a subsidiary of rental company Airbnb, will pay $91,172 for alleged violations of sanctions against Cuba, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced. OFAC, which implements and enforces US sanctions, says the company processed payments […]
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned eight firms that “actively support the biometric surveillance and tracking of ethnic and religious minorities in China.” This includes Xinjiang, a key focus for policymakers concerned […]
From regime change in Myanmar and Afghanistan to a spotlight on environmental crime at COP26 and the explosive Pandora Papers leak, 2021 has been another landmark year for compliance professionals. But what events from this year are likely to set […]
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